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Houghton, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

James Houghton – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42457177   NAID File Unit: 42457174     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19422086

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42457177

NAID File Unit: 42457174

Microform: M1822

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